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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Hassan K. Bencheqroun, MD

Works at hospitals in Palm Springs, CA · Gardena, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Hassan K. Bencheqroun, MD is a critical care doctor at 1150 M Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Phone: (760) 323-6511. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Hassan K. Bencheqroun had 541 Original Medicare patients and 1,253 services. NPI 1174786594. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Critical care doctor (Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists))
  • Address: 1150 M Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (760) 323‑6511
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Desert Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hospital of Gardena
  • Group practice: Cep America - Intensivists PC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Hassan K. Bencheqroun, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Hassan K. Bencheqroun accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hassan K. Bencheqroun accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Hassan K. Bencheqroun see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 541 Original Medicare patients and 1,253 services for Hassan K. Bencheqroun. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Hassan K. Bencheqroun's NPI number?
1174786594. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Hassan K. Bencheqroun, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients541
Services billed to Medicare1,253
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)459 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)425 services
  3. Telehealth consultation, critical care, subsequent, physicians typically spend 50 minutes communicating with the patient and providers via telehealth (G0509)201 services
  4. Telehealth consultation, critical care, initial , physicians typically spend 60 minutes communicating with the patient and providers via telehealth (G0508)140 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Heart failure66%
  • Chronic kidney disease61%
  • Diabetes59%
  • Arthritis52%

Hospitals where Hassan K. Bencheqroun works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hassan K. Bencheqroun at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Hassan K. Bencheqroun is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Hassan K. Bencheqroun as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cep America - Intensivists PC125 clinicians in the group
  • Tele-ICU Inc6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Palm Springs

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cep America - Intensivists PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174786594
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians